Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length186.4 in
- Height59.3 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,248 lb – 3,529 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.6 in shorter (186.4 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.1 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 345 lb heavier (3,389 lb vs 3,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 345 lb heavier (3,389 lb vs 3,044 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 103.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.6 in shorter (186.4 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.1 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.4 in | 180.8 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 58.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 103.0 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,389 lb | 3,044 lb | 345 lb |
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